Joseph B. Wirthlin Quotes
Many of the most important and life-changing moments of my life occurred when I was a young man. The lessons I learned then formed my character and shaped my destiny.
Nephi taught that by clinging to the word of God, as though it be a handrail, we would be able to avoid temptations and not lose our way in darkness. Thus, we would remain on the narrow path.
Each person in the world is different and has their own beautiful sound in the symphony of life.
The Lord is well aware of our mortality. He knows our weaknesses. He understands the challenges of our everyday lives. He has great empathy for the temptations of earthly appetites and passions.
We should strive to develop within ourselves the traits of character of the Savior.
You may feel singled out when adversity enters your life. You shake your head and wonder, 'Why me?'
Perfection is worth striving for, even if it is ultimately unattainable in this life.
Those who make happiness the chief objective of life are bound to fail, for happiness is a by-product rather than an end in itself.
I know why there must be opposition in all things. Adversity, if handled correctly, can be a blessing in our lives. We can learn to love it.
If television viewing choices serve as a valid measure of our society, they who choose evil surely are more numerous than they who choose good.
Our Father in Heaven does not wish us to cower. He does not want us to wallow in our misery. He expects us to square our shoulders, roll up our sleeves, and overcome our challenges.
There is within each of us a divine spark of greatness. Who knows of what we are capable if we only try?
Dates that come around every year help us measure progress in our lives. One annual event, New Year's Day, is a time of reflection and resolution.
Kind words not only lift our spirits in the moment they are given, but they can linger with us over the years.
Please do not lose hope in the Savior and His love for you. It is constant. He promised that He would not leave us comfortless.
The more we focus on the things we don’t have, the more unhappy and more resentful we become.
Kindness is the essence of greatness and the fundamental characteristic of the noblest men and women I have known.
Men and women who decide to flirt with adultery just once can become enmeshed in misery and unhappiness for themselves and their precious families.
Those who stand at the threshold of life always waiting for the right time to change are like the man who stands at the bank of a river waiting for the water to pass so he can cross on dry land.
The people who misuse the Sabbath lose the blessings of spiritual food and growth promised to those who keep this commandment.
We should always be learning. However, we must be careful not to set aside our faith in the process, because faith actually enhances our ability to learn.
It is not hard for me to remember when I was in college. I loved many things about college life: I loved learning. I loved the comradery. And I loved football.
Patience with family members and others who are close to us is vital for us to have happy homes.
Giant oak trees... have deep root systems that can extend two-and-one-half times their height. Such trees rarely are blown down regardless of how violent the storms may be.
Our computers have become windows through which we can gaze upon a world that is virtually without horizons or boundaries.
Even when we make mistakes, we hope others will love us in spite of our shortcomings - even if we don't deserve it.
During my life I have heard many sermons on the Resurrection. I can recite the events of that first Easter Sunday. I have marked in my scriptures passages regarding the Resurrection.
Honesty is of God and dishonesty of the devil the devil was a liar from the beginning.
Knowledge is very important and one of the few things that accompanies us into the next life.
Pride and vanity, the opposites of humility, can destroy our spiritual health as surely as a debilitating disease can destroy our physical health.
The notion that you can endanger your physical and mental health by letting strong passions go unsatisfied is a vicious falsehood.
Oh, it is wonderful to know that our Heavenly Father loves us - even with all our flaws! His love is such that even should we give up on ourselves, He never will.
The Resurrection is at the core of our beliefs as Christians. Without it, our faith is meaningless.
We see ourselves in terms of yesterday and today. Our Heavenly Father sees us in terms of forever.
Don't be discouraged if the answer to your prayer does not come immediately. Study, ponder, and pray, sincerely having faith, and live the commandments.
Some people are weak in their faith and testimonies but are not even aware of how precarious their situation is. Many of them likely would be offended at the suggestion.
The sweet companionship of eternal marriage is one of the greatest blessings God has granted to His children.
We've all met those who seem to radiate happiness. They seem to smile more than others they laugh more than others - just being around them makes us happier as well.
Immorality, violence, and divorce, with their accompanying sorrows, plague society worldwide.